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THE BOOK OF WIZARDS: A Magical History
by Tim Dedopulos. Beautiful color art work. Condition: UNREAD 2005 Carlton Books large hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), reprint. Content: In this lively and informative book, every aspect of wizards ad wizardry is explored, from the myths of old to those wizards that have their basis in reality and the famous fictional wizards that have captured our imaginations. Packed with inside information and filled with stunning images, This book is a must for anyone interested in the way of the wizard. It even covers the wizard of Queen Elizabeth I. [1 copy available]
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BY JOVE! (Brush Up YOur Mythology)
by Michael Macrone. B&W line drawings by Tom Lulevitch. Condition: UNREAD 1992 Cader Books small hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: From the author of Brush Up Your Shakespeare!, a third book in the successful Brush Up series that is a fun and imformative review of classical mythology. Macrone recounts classical myths and catalogs the characters/places which have lent their names and stories to our language. Illustrated end papers; index. 40 line drawings. [1 copy available]
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CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY
by Mark P.O. Morford & Robert J. Lenardon. B&W photos, drawings & decorations. Condition: NEW 1985 Longman Trade Paperback (566 pages), Third Revised Edition, first printing. Content: Featuring extensive, clear, and faithful translations of original sources, this book retells the myths and legends of Greece and Rome in a lucid and engaging style. Building on the best-selling tradition of previous editions, it incorporates a dynamic combination of poetic narratives and enlightening commentary to make classical myths come alive for students. The discussion covers comparative and interpretative approaches as well as evidence from art and archaeology. The authors also examine the enduring survival of classical mythology in the fields of art, literature, music, dance, and film.Classical Mythology enables students to explore the fascinating nature of Greek and Roman gods, goddesses, heroes, and heroines and to appreciate the most significant ancient sources of classical legends and myths. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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A COMPREHENSIVE DICTIONARY OF THE GODS: From Abaasy to Zvoruna (AKA Ye Gods!)
by Anne S. Baumgartner. Condition: UNREAD 1995 Wings Books hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), reissue. Content: Reviewer: "Whether you are Catholic, Jewish, Muslim or Aetheist, this book has something for you. It briefly and poignantly presents a brief look at hundreds of gods and demi-gods from the various ages and regions of the world. Best yet, the gods, and all the eccentricities are presented with easy-going humor that makes the books easy reading and a useful reference. The only criticism that I can offer is that I would have liked to see a detailed bibliography of Ms. Baumgartner's source materials. This would make it a more useful reference tool for those doing research on particular gods or legends. This book was originally published in 1984 as "Ye Gods." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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D'AULAIRES' NORSE GODS AND GIANTS
by Ingrii & Edgar Parin D'Aulaire. Color illustrations (by the Authors?). Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1986 Doubleday Books for Young Readers, no printing given. Light edgewear with pale diagonal crease bottom front cover corner. Interior clean & tight. Content: Thirty stories from Norse mythology and folklore plus Intro and a "reader's companion." Excellent selection and presentation. Color illustrations are simple, but effective. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE HAUGHTY TOAD AND OTHER TALES FROM BALI
selected and re-told by Victor Mason. Wonderful color artwork by the Artists of Pengosekan, Bali. Condition: Gently pre-read 1975 PT Bali Art Print (Bali) huge (14 x 11) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), assumed first printing. Content: Primarily Hindu mythology and folklore of the Island of Bali - for children and adults, as well. Questions encouraged. [1 copy available]
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LADIES: Retold Tales of Goddesses and Heroines
retold by Doris Vallejo. Beautiful (as always) color fantasy art by Boris Vallejo. Condition: NEW 1992 ROC large soft cover, first printing. (The white cover.) Content: From mythology, the subjects are: Persephone, Gorgon, Ariadne, Coronis, Deianira, Medea, Circe, Eurydice, Arachne, and Pandora. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE MYTHIC JOURNEY: The Meaning of Myth as a Guide For Life
by Liz Greene and Juliet Sharman-Burke. Beautiful color plates depicting the myths. Condition: NEW 2000 Fireside Trade Paperback, first printing. Content: The Mythic Journey explores the psychological themes of many mythical traditions, recounting stories from Greco-Roman, Hebraic, Egyptian, Celtic, Norse, and various Eastern civilizations. More than fifty myths are beautifully retold, and each is followed by a psychological overview explaining the application the story can have in our own lives. The tales are further brought to life with striking artwork by Peter Paul Rubens, Gustav Klimt, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, William Blake, and many more artists who found inspiration in these stories. It is a handbook to human life, guiding readers from the conflicts of family and childhood, through problems of love, intimacy, and ambition, and ultimately to the point when we must face our own mortality. We discover that true self-knowledge comes through facing life's challenges with courage and strength; that beauty, talent, power, and wealth bring their own forms of suffering; and that in the darkness of loneliness, failure, and loss, we have always discovered new light and new hope. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MYTHICAL JOURNEYS, LEGENDARY QUESTS: The Spiritual Search - Traditional Stories from World Mythology
by Moyra Caldecott. Color illustrations by Cheryl Yambrach Rose. B&W text illustrations by Rachel Caldecott-Thornton. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1996 Blandford (London) hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first impression. DJ shows light edge wear-shelf wear. Interior clean & tight. Content: This book retells 16 myths from many ancient cultures ranging from Sumeria through Greece, Egypt, India, Scandinavia, Russia and Ireland. While the myths themselves are related in appropriately unsophisticated language, Caldecott's analyses of their themes, historical backgrounds and universal principles are incisive and informative. Cheryl Yambrach Rose's colored illustrations depict visionary experiences in almost hallucinatory terms. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE RETURN OF THE LIGHT: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice
by Carolyn McVickar Edwards. Cover art & B&W decorations by Kathleen Edwards. Condition: NEW 2000 Marlowe & Company soft cover, third printing. Remainder mark bottom edge at spine. Content: The winter solstice, the day the "sun stands still," marks the longest night and the shortest day of the year (it occurs either on December 20 or 21). Celebrations honoring the winter solstice as a moment of transition and renewal date back thousands of years and occur among many peoples on every continent. This book makes an ideal companion for everyone who carries on this tradition, no matter what their faith. Storyteller Edwards retells twelve traditional tales - from North America, China, Scandinavia, India, Africa, South America, Europe, and Polynesia-that honor this magical moment. These are stories that will renew our wonder of the miracle of rebirth and the power of transition from darkness into light. "Each story is a glimpse into the imagery and mysteries of another culture-from a female Santa Claus in Italy to a girl marrying the sun in Africa, to the North American Raven creating light. Read the stories one day as a meditative journey or read them to your kids, or read one after another. They tell of an inner journey too, the universal journey from light to dark and back to light again. As Carolyn says, myths are the soul stories of a particular culture. Each of her commentaries creates a tone, paints the landscape, and deepens our journey through these other worlds. Wonderful stories for the holidays or for any day of the year." -ELLIE FIDLER M.F.A.," Questions welcome. 1 copy available]
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THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
edited by Peter Clayton & Martin Price. B&W photos & drawings ilustrate. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1991 Routledge (London) Trade Paperback, reprint. Problem: shelfwear diagonal crease top front cover corner. Rest of the book is perfect. Content: The chapters in this book describe the seven wonders of the ancient world - the Great Pyramids at Giza, the Hanging Gardens at Babylon, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesos, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Pharos (Lighthouse) at Alexandria. Their history, location, purpose, building and description are provided along with many illustrations and drawings. The last chapter gives a list of other monuments which could be considered wonders, and tells why the actual seven wonders of the ancient world were chosen. Another interesting benefit of this book is a discussion of which wonders probably did not exist and why. [1 copy available]
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SUN LORE: Folktales and Sagas from Around the World
by Gwydion O'Hara. B&W drawings illustrate. Condition: NEW 1997 Llewellyn Trade paperback, first printing. Content: This book offers a bridge between the primitive man--who lived and worshiped according to those things that were beyond his understanding--and the modern man of reason, who attempts to analyze the world in which he lives. These 50 illustrated tales present a celebration of the sun worshipers of ancient times, offered up for the insight and enjoyment of their descendants who dwell in an age of science. [1 copy available]
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TALES FROM THE MABINOGION
by Gwyn Thomas & Kevin Crossley-Holland. Beautiful, detailed color illustrations by Margaret Jones. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1996 Overlook Press large soft cover, no printing given. Small "ding" bottom page edges. Content: Medieval tales considered to be Wales's chief contribution to world literature. The tales were written by an unknown author in the 11th century and are based on much older Celtic oral versions. This translation covers the four major branches of the Mabinogion--Pwyll, Branwen, Manawydan, and Math. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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